WOMAD NZ have launched full stage schedule for the three day festival 17 – 19 March 2017.

There is over 30 hours of performances in this power-packed programme featuring some of the very best musicians from around the globe, with over 300 artists representing 21 countries.

The festival artists who will be holding cooking demonstrations at Nova Energy Taste The World hosted by Jax Hamilton have also been announced.

WOMAD NZ are releasing the schedule for the highly anticipated new festival feature, the World of Words plus for the first time ever the Kidzone schedule will be released ahead of the festival.

Building on the success of the Oyster and Bubbles bar in 2016, the Gables House Lawn will again be transformed into an intimate space for those looking to indulge in some fine hors d’oeuvres and wine.

A new addition to the festival programme that celebrates the written and spoken word, designed to inspire people to think, talk, laugh, listen, learn and participate! The sessions with be a mixture of speakers, interviews, presentations as well as a poetry slam and the aim of each session is to encourage ongoing and informed conversation.

WOMAD prides itself on being a family friendly music festival and has activities for all ages. It’s a safe and welcoming environment for families and children (12 and under) where creativity, stories and entertainment are in abundance. This year’s theme of Nature and Ecology will be interpreted through many workshops and activities. Kidzone has a magical festival atmosphere and to top it all off its absolutely free!

ika  [E-kah] (noun) fish, marine animal, aquatic animal – any creature that swims in fresh or salt water. Building on the success of the Oyster and Bubbles bar in 2016, the Gables House Lawn will be transformed into the ika bar, an intimate space for those looking to indulge in some fine hors d’oeuvres and wine.  Tickets are $35 per person and include two glasses of Alan Scott Cecilia Brut NV and Salmon three ways! There are four sessions available over the festival weekend and each session is 60 minutes. Book your tickets now: https://www.womad.co.nz/explore/ika-bar/

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